Find kids’ events, activities, days out & family services near you
If you are wondering what’s on for families in Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral, Wrexham or Flintshire, or you’re looking for family friendly places to take the kids when they are bored, or ideas for kids’ days out, you’re in the right place.
Kidsguide is packed with information for families including clubs, classes & activities for children, party entertainment, groups & activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, pregnancy services, options for childcare and much more.
Just click on the quick links below and don’t forget to check our latest blogs on the top six gender neutral party ideas for children and what’s on for families this Early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Wind in the Willows
KD Theatre Productions & Scott Ritchie Productions proudly present: The Wind in the Willows This UK tour is coming to The Grange Theatre, Hartford, Cheshire CW8 1LU – The only venue in Cheshire & North Wales on its busy tour schedule. Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging […]
Kraftynoon Children’s Craft Party In New Wirral Studio Or Mobile At Your Venue
Slime Parties Do you want a slime birthday party? Slime parties are now available on weekdays after school from 4.30pm or Sunday mornings. Parties cost £126 for 10 children and include two hours of slime making, two tubs to take home along with additional slime recipes a fun way to learn how to make effective […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
What’s on for families this Early May Bank Holiday weekend 2018
5 of the best family friendly events this early May Bank Holiday weekend. Hooray for the early May long bank holiday weekend, and there’s lots happening for families! From traditional May Day events in Knutsford and Liverpool to muddy charity obstacle races in Warrington to steam engines in Bolton and family bluebell walks in Cheshire, […]
We are Virtual Reality Escapes Chester’s first and only Virtual Reality Centre
Chester We are Virtual Reality Escapes, the north west’s only Virtual Reality centre. Based in the centre of Chester only a stone’s throw away from the popular shops, pubs and restaurants means we are an ideal place for a family day out, group party or children’s party for people living in or visiting Chester! We […]
Puddle Ducks
Chester, Wirral and North Wales Puddle Ducks offer aqua natal classes, baby & pre school including school-aged swimming lessons across Chester, Wirral and North Wales. All our instructors are highly trained, fully qualified and full of enthusiasm! Classes running across various locations seven days a week across the region. 01829 740825 www.puddleducks.com
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Treat your mini Tarzans to all the fun of Go Ape on a course designed just for them. It’s a fun filled hour of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. Watch their confidence reach new heights as they conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. We’ve aimed our adventure at Junior […]
Discover the Magic of Baby Signing with Sing and Sign!
Hi there I have been running Sing and Sign classes in Chester and Wirral for over ten years now, having discovered the joy of signing with my own two children. Many hundreds of parents and babies have learnt the fun and closeness of signing through our classes in Chester, Heswall and Hoylake. Baby signing increases […]
Toddler Mornings @ Air Unlimited!
Unit 4, Compass East, Speke, Liverpool L24 1YH Toddlers can now bounce and play safely with their favourite songs, toys and the added excitement of the ability to bounce about. If your little one is 5 years or under then head along to one of our Toddler sessions where they can learn to bounce safely […]
Dinosaur mad birthday child? Have a Dino Disco Birthday Party …
It’s ROARING good fun! The perfect mix of dinosaur themed crafts, activities, games and dancing. Guests can party like it’s 65million years ago and learn to ‘walk the dinosaur’ from their very own Jurassic pal GrrRRRrrRrreg, the friendly T-Rex and his keeper Gus, the intrepid dinosaur explorer who will guide the adventure.. These interactive parties […]
FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
FREEDOME ‘Aerial Trampoline Freestyle Park’, situated next to Cheshire Oaks outlet village in Ellesmere Port, is the next generation in active entertainment, offering much more than just your average trampoline park … From FreeStyle, the massive court showcasing trampolines with sprung walls to FreeForm’s huge airbags as well as the exhilarating Warrior courses and Ultimate […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
We offer –
FREE trial at your local class
FA Qualified Coaches
Small Class Sizes
Postnatal Exercise – Incorporating Baby!
Come and have fun while we tone those tums 🙂 Exercise with baby is a unique postnatal exercise and recovery program, that really works at getting mummy fit, strong, toned and energised. All while Baby is included and has lots of fun with you too! (Don’t be fooled though, this is serious exercise : ) […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Baking Class For Children From 2 Years Old
Upton, Chester What could be more useful fun than a baking class for little ones with us!!! First in a Chester area cafe which running baking class for children from 2 years old!!! Family friendly cafe with separate play area for kids upstairs!!! Making and Baking session for little ones four times in a week!!! […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]
Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]
Jabberjacks – Giving Children That Special Party Experience!
Jabberjacks deliver fantastic children’s birthday party entertainment, specifically tailored to the birthday child’s age. Attracting 5 star ratings online, Jabberjacks parties have been around for over 15 years and offer 2 packages: Jabberjacks Playmates parties for children aged between 2-4 years use a unique combination of puppets and brightly coloured sensory props which come out of […]
Diddikicks – Pre-School Football Coaching (18m – 5yrs)
Merseyside & Wirral Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and […]
Turtle Tots – Baby and Toddler Swimming Classes
Winsford, Warrington, St Helens, Chester, Wrexham and North Wales Our Turtle Tots swimming lessons are a gentle and baby led approach. Our sessions provide a fun, social, sensory platform for you and your little one to learn first swim and safety practises whilst building and nurturing happy, healthy relationships in the water. We listen to […]
Mini Millfields – Funded Places For 2 And 3 Year Olds.
Millfields CE Primary School, Willington Avenue, Eastham, CH62 9EB Millfields CE Primary School’s Two Year Old Provision Mini Millfields is a special place full of learning, laughter and friendship and where all children are happy; feel safe and are valued. We provide the best possible educational provision in a stimulating and creative environment. We pride […]
Maya Workshops for Schools
Cheshire, Liverpool, Wirral, Merseyside Primary KS2 teachers and parents! Maya Culture workshops for primary schools Fun interactive sessions Choose one or all 3! • Key facts talk, Millionaire game, colouring & a story • Mayan numbers explanation. Bingo game. Work on white boards. Exercises for all abilities • Make a pendant, history of chocolate Booklet […]
Skills for Life, Not Just the Stage! Stagecoach Theatre Arts School – Chester
**NEW SCHOOLS OPENING** Stagecoach Theatre Arts School has been running for over 20 years and is the most popular and well established part time theatre arts school in Chester! Besides our main school we also do lots of other exciting things… …We provide the children’s cast for professional productions in the North-West such as ‘Joseph […]
The Soccer Dome Soccer Schools
Here at The Soccer Dome we pride ourselves on the standard of our football coaching sessions. With fantastic equipment, coaches that are minimum FA Level 1 qualified and have over 45 years collective experience and the best indoor facilities on The Wirral, The Soccer Dome is the place to bring your child this autumn term. […]
Free things for children to do on a rainy day
Sometimes you just need a way to entertain the children at home without any expense, preparation or mess. Here are some easy ideas for fun activities kids can do on a rainy day which don’t require you to spend any money or take hours planning or clearing up. Why not bookmark this page for when you hear those dreaded words […]
Grow your own for kids
Kids love growing their own veg! We aren’t all blessed with spinach loving angels but almost all kids enjoy growing veggies themselves. And once they have grown their own vegetables they are more likely to eat them and they’ll have learned a bit about where food comes from. Plus you’ll be confident about the lack […]